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P242 LYA

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,254 mi
Last recorded62,254 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 LYA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 62,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,126 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 62,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s slight play in bobins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no rear seat/foot rests fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 60,791 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,506 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 60,498 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

o/s rear foot peg not foulding

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,972 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear tyre has a slit across centre section of approx 2mm in depth and 50mm in length but is not deep enough to expose the cords or weaken its structure

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,473 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever pivot slightly worn.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,618 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2011 35,836 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 3,581 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever pivot worn.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,741 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,114 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,114 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,277 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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P242 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P242 LYA is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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